Amazon sale: The best early Christmas deals on tools, smart home tech and more

Ring Video Doorbell Wired by Amazon + Echo Dot (3rd Gen) | £88.98 NOW £66.98 (SAVE 25%)

There's always great deals on smart home tech in the Christmas sales and this is a huge discount on a smart home tech combo that can improve your home's IQ and make your day-to-day life easier. 

The Ring Video Doorbell features 1080p HD wired video with two-way audio, so you won't miss any packages ever again. And you can use the Echo Dot to voice control your smart home — once you've connected it with the Ring Video Doorbell it can notify you that someone is at the door. 

BLACK+DECKER Workmate Plus | £145.42 NOW £95 (SAVE 35%) at Amazon

In need of a work bench for your next DIY project? This Black+Decker Workmate Plus can also be used as a tool stand, vice or sawhorse. 

Its heavyweight steel construction supports up to 250 kg of materials and its one-handed clamp system allows clamps to be adjusted together or independently. 

TP-Link Kasa WiFi Power Strip |£34.99 NOW £26.98 (SAVE 23%)

Arguably the best smart plug power strip around, this saving is not to be missed if you're looking to lower your energy usage.

All three outlets can be independently controlled using the Kasa App, Alexa or Google Assistant. It even comes with two USB ports for charging your phone or tablet. 

It also has energy monitoring capability, which means you can check on each of your devices using the app and turn off the ones using the most energy, helping you to save money on energy bills. 

Echo Show 8 (1st Gen)| £99.99 NOW £54.99 (SAVE 45%)

The Echo Show 8 can also be used as a hub for compatible devices such as energy-efficient smart lights and smart plugs - making them very easy to operate.

Plus, the usual advantages of Alexa voice control mean you can request a song, or check the traffic, sports scores or the weather.  

The 8-inch HD screen of the Echo Show 8 is excellent, enhancing the experience of making and receiving video calls, as well as watching Netflix. 

TP-Link Tapo Smart Bulb | £12.99 NOW £6.99 (SAVE 46%)

Claiming to use less energy than standard LED bulbs, this Tapo smart bulb works with Amazon Alexa (Echo and Echo Dot) and Google Home/Assistant for full voice control or use the Tapo app to dim the lights in your home — from anywhere in the world. 

With these bulbs costing just £6.99, why not stock up and transform your home's lighting?

eufyCam 2C Wireless Home Security Camera System | £229.99 NOW £139.99 (SAVE 36%)

If you’re looking for a great deal on home security cameras then this one might just be for you. 

The eufyCam wireless home security camera system live-streams and records in 1080p HD for clear quality footage. Night vision mode can be viewed in full colour for a clear view. And it’s 180-day battery life means no constant charging and changing of batteries. 

You can integrate the system with Amazon Alexa and, stored locally, you can access videos via a secure 256-bit encrypted connection.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) | £39.99 NOW £16.99 (SAVE 58%)

The Echo Dot is a great example of a device that can smarten up your home, without breaking the bank — and if you want to buy it on its own without an accompanying video doorbell, you can get 58% off now. 

Fill your home with music using the voice-activated Echo Dot, which streams music from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, TuneIn and others, while offering great functionality to control smart home devices and appliances.

BLACK+DECKER 18V Lithium-ion Cordless Chainsaw| £232.62 NOW £154 (SAVE 33%)

This lightweight, cordless chainsaw has an ergonomic design that makes it really easy for pruning your garden and other DIY maintenance tasks. And it's now available for a third of the RRP. 

It's also a great option for DIY novices, featuring a lock-off safety switch, while it comes with a fade-free battery that will last an estimated 220 cuts on a single charge. 

Einhell 4326141 All-Purpose Saw I £63.95 NOW £47.99 (SAVE 25%)

This all-purpose saw from Einhell is a great all-rounder for cutting jobs around the house and garden.

Its rubbed-coated gear housing makes it comfortable to use, and it features a convenient blade change system which means you can quickly and easily switch between blades (it comes with two blades provided).

What's more, the electronic speed control will automatically adjust depending on the material you're using.  

Harris Seriously Good 9-Inch Paint Roller Set | £7.33 NOW £5.89 (SAVE 20%)

This very popular paint roller set comes with a 9-inch paint roller, tray and two medium pile roller sleeves to provide an even finish when painting with emulsion paint. 

The tray is sturdy and durable, and even without the discount this a bargain price for a roller that leaves a professional finish. 

Emitever Paint Brush Set-5 Piece | £15.99 NOW £10.39 (SAVE 35%)

Looking for a new set of professional paint brushes? These high quality brushes can provide up to 30% more paint-holding capacity, its manufacturers say, thanks to their sealing technology. And the rope attached to each brush is very useful if you'll be working at heights.